Again, still a work in progress. Looking to update both this and the actor list for front page columns ... rounding each into a Top 100.

I'm finding this list much harder to do than the actor list. I tend to overrate actresses that are hot. I also have a harder time judging actual acting ability in women for some reason.

Both lists are not necessarily ratings of pure acting ability, and are more rankings of how much I enjoy seeing these performers in film. Clearly acting ability is a big part of the formula, but probably more so in the actor list.

Yog, I've seen very few films pre-1970, thus the easy decision to make this a list of my favorite actresses currently. And even if I had, I'd find it tough. How do you compare Anne Bancroft and Natalie Portman?

I see your argument, it's a valid one. I'm just not qualified to compile such a list. On the other hand, I've seen everything of note from the last 35 years.

Halle Berry...I wouldn't care if she couldn't act her way out of a bathroom stall with three exit signs, I would drink her bath water after a marathon. But she is a great actress, and she is our "home girl".

General wrote:Halle Berry...I wouldn't care if she couldn't act her way out of a bathroom stall with three exit signs, I would drink her bath water after a marathon. But she is a great actress, and she is our "home girl".

Thats, right ... Bedford High School. I gotta agree on Halle Berry. I love her.

Julia Roberts being ranked 66 is an absolute travesty...and Ashley Judd could move up that list a little too! I'll give you that it is my opinion but aint these chick's really ranked allot higher on the pay scale too?

Sorry, I replied to that about a month ago and got no takers. I think this is a great topic and it could go on forever debating who goes where. I wanted a retort from my previous comment about the rankings...what do you think about all this?

I think that I lumped her in with the other two because they were ranked consecutively in order? Anyway Julia and Ashley are way low...my bad on the Aniston deal, you are 100% on the $, she isnt a top actress...but gets paid like one!

Is Hilary Swank on that list? I thought she was excellent in "Million Dollar Baby". Her name is a little "trailer park" but she has got smokin hot cans. I wouldn't mind smackin her in the ass with a wiffle bat.

General wrote:Is Hilary Swank on that list? I thought she was excellent in "Million Dollar Baby". Her name is a little "trailer park" but she has got smokin hot cans. I wouldn't mind smackin her in the ass with a wiffle bat.

#6 General ...

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General wrote:Is Hilary Swank on that list? I thought she was excellent in "Million Dollar Baby". Her name is a little "trailer park" but she has got smokin hot cans. I wouldn't mind smackin her in the ass with a wiffle bat.

No, she is not on the list. Although I agree with you she is definitely in the top 100, no doubt. Swerb said he made this list over a year ago so that might explain it. Looks like the debate is heating up Swerb. Can we get an update or what? You working on that? Holla back.

My bad, I think we replied at the same time...ish, and I did'nt see her at six where she should be.